USA prepares for Women's World Cup with matches against top team Spain

NPR | By Becky Sullivan

Published October 13, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

With less than a year until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the U.S. women's national soccer team is testing its mettle with two friendlies against the world's top team, Spain.

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